Personalised Care Flashcards
1
Q
How can religion and culture affect someone’s hygiene preferences?
A
Muslims and Hindus often prefer to use a bidet rather than toilet paper
Sikhs and Rastafarians do not normally cut their hair
Hindus and Muslims would normally rather to be treated and supported by someone of the same gender
2
Q
What kind of equipment can be used to help physically impaired people with personal hygiene ?
A
Walk-in baths, non slip bath mats, hand rails, bedpans and commodes, bath lifts and hoists, shower seat and widened showers for wheelchair users
3
Q
Which religions would have specific dietary requirements?
A
- Hindus and Sikhs do not eat beef
- Muslims don’t eat pork or drink alcohol
- Jews keep kosher
